The M1 Minot State University Beavers survived a determined comeback attempt by the M1 Colorado ^ University of Golden Buffaloes on the way to a 3-2 win.

M1 Minot State University made the score 3-1 on a goal by Bryce Lipinski at 12:44 in the third period, and M1 Colorado ^ University of got as close as 3-2 when Jake Bauer scored 17:20 into the third period.

The Beavers pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 48 penalty minutes.

M1 Minot State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Beavers average 5.6 goals per game. The Golden Buffaloes were unable to stop M1 Minot State University from sending pucks towards the net, and the Beavers eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

M1 Minot State University also had goals scored by Craig Fournier and Cole Olson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Minot State University were Dillon Smith, Derrick Brooks, Dylan Gejdos, and Parker Evans Campbell, who each chipped in one.

M1 Colorado ^ University of's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M1 Minot State University power plays. The Golden Buffaloes' offense was clicking better than usual and put 39 shots on goal during the game, better than the 13.0 shots per game they average.

M1 Colorado ^ University of was helped by Matt Anders, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Anders scored on the power play 9:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Colorado ^ University of. The Golden Buffaloes had gotten the advantage when M1 Minot State University's Kyle Lipinski was sent off for boarding. Bauer provided the assist. M1 Colorado ^ University of also got points from Bauer, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for M1 Colorado ^ University of came via Chris Burkemper and Matthew Hefter, who contributed one each.

The Beavers' Connor Beauchamp stopped 37 shots out of the 39 that he faced. Colin Champine rejected 42 shots on goal for M1 Colorado ^ University of. The Golden Buffaloes incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.